2020 Study on Recent Vocations to Religious Life

2020 Study on Recent Vocations to Religious Life

2020 Study on Recent Vocations to Religious Life

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2020 Study Overview and Links to Study resources

2020 Study Overview and Links to Study resources

Full study available in English and Spanish

By Sister Deborah M. Borneman SS.C.M.

Religious life reflects the endless story of call and response amid changing demographics. Read more...

Executive summary and major findings

Executive summary and major findings

Download the entire study

By Mary L. Gautier, Ph.D. and Sr. Thu T. Do, L.H.C., Ph.D.

Recent Vocations to Religious Life: A Report for the National Religious Vocation Conference prepared by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate Read more...

Booklet: Religious Life Today

Booklet: Religious Life Today

16-page resource highlighting 2020 study results

God's endless call. Women and men respond. Religious life continues. Read more...

Storymap: Religious Life Today

Storymap: Religious Life Today

A visually rich and interactive way to understand the 2020 NRVC/CARA Study

This resource is a living story that is continually updated and shared to showcase the vibrancy and viability of contemporary religious life. Read more...

Storymap: Bold and Faithful: Meet today

Storymap: Bold and Faithful: Meet today's religious

New interactive vocation resource showcases today’s Catholic sisters, nuns, brothers, and priests

Bold and Faithful: Meet Today’s Religious storymap features multimedia materials from key collaborators for vocation promotion GHR-funded project marks Phase III of a plan to amplify the results of the 2020 Study on Recent Vocations to Religious Life Read more...

Role of Religious Leadership handout

Role of Religious Leadership handout

Based on the 2020 Study

NRVC recommends steps for those in religious leadership based on the 2020 Study on Recent Vocations to Religious Life. Read more...

Webinars on Religious Life Today: Learn it! Love it! Live it!

Webinars on Religious Life Today: Learn it! Love it! Live it!

Six-part series of free hourlong webinars

Explorations of contemporary religious life with topics drawn from the NRVC 2020 Study of Recent Vocations. Made possible by a grant by the GHR Foundation. Read more...

Abundant Hope Handout

Abundant Hope Handout

This color handout is a perfect resource to share glimpses of hope from newer entrants. Read more...

Responsibilties of Community Members for Vocation Ministry

Responsibilties of Community Members for Vocation Ministry

Religious institutes that make vocation ministry a priority and believe in their role in creating a future for their congregations will attract and retain new members. The NRVC reinforces the value that vocation ministry is a shared responsibility of religious leadership, vocation ministers, vowed members, and prospective candidates to religious life. Read more...

HORIZON Fall 2024 ...

This edition focuses on discernment, particularly how vocation ministers can accompany ... More

Convocation Gratitude ...

The National Office and Board extend its appreciation for your participation, ... More

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World Day for Consecrated Life ...

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Bold and Faithful Storymap ...

Our Bold and Faithful Storymap links people interested in religious life ... More

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Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Short-term volunteer stints have proven to be a good way for Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M. to get to know women who might consider religious life. Building a relationship with people is key, she says, and the volunteer experience allows time for that. Read more...

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